One about 'Putting On Your Pants', of all things. Many new amputees have often expressed difficulty about getting ready to me, especially with long pants. I recently showed an amputee that thought he might need to purchase new jeans the technique I use. I remember having some difficulty with long trousers myself when I first became an amputee. I decided to make a video about it. I certainly would want someone to show me an easier and less time consuming way to get dressed. BTW - The same method is great for shorts, except I pull them up over my residual limb first and then step into the leg.
The other video is about cycling, one of my favorite endeavors. I think riding a bike has been one of the most therapeutic things for me since I became an amputee. It was an activity I was able to do even before I had my prosthesis. I used to go to the gym and just strap my one leg to the pedal and ride, while I was healing and recovering. Once I got my leg I was off and running (or should I say riding). It was the one exercise that came pretty easy to me. Cycling was a great confidence builder. I could ride as well as many people who had two legs. The hills of Austin, TX (where I went through my recovery) were a thrill to go down and a great form of aggression therapy to climb.
The cycling video is the 1st installment of a 3 part series. This first video is about 'getting started' and features stationary bike techniques. The next two vids will focus on riding a regular bike and then a road bicycle.
Have a great Thanksgiving! Ty
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